Rainbows Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnsley
Rainbows Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Andrews Community Centre, Carr Head Lane, S63 8BA
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Rainbows Playgroup among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ← Rainbows Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Rainbows Playgroup none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rainbows Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bite Me Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Dearne Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Academix Learning Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Dearne Family Centre Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
| Awaken Education @ Lacewood Primary Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bolton On Dearne Ex-Servicemens Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Boxers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
Questions about Rainbows Playgroup
What is Rainbows Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Rainbows Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Rainbows Playgroup safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainbows Playgroup last inspected?
Rainbows Playgroup was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbows Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbows Playgroup compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbows Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Rainbows Playgroup and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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